Hoops Rumors

The Bulls‘ Wednesday loss to the shorthanded Hawks culminated in a team meeting, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic writes. Their loss to Atlanta encapsulated everything that’s gone wrong this season, including turnovers, poor shooting and being out-rebounded. “We focus on the wrong things,” center Nikola Vučević said. “We have to understand that it’s the details that make the … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bulls, Mobley, Sheppard, Nesmith

Of the four in-season trades already completed in 2024/25, two largely revolved around centers. More big men could be on the move prior to the February 6 trade deadline. According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer (Substack link), the Jazz are “actively exploring the market” for forward/center John Collins. The same is true of the Wizards and Jonas Valanciunas, though … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Bigs, Hornets, Raptors, Cavaliers

After telling reporters earlier this week that he doesn’t want the Warriors to make a “desperate” trade that compromises the team’s long-term future for short-term gain, Stephen Curry clarified on Wednesday that his comments don’t mean he’s content playing on a .500 team that’s not trying to improve. “Anyone who thinks I’m OK being on an average basketball team is insane,” … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Warriors, Vucevic, Centers, Connaughton, Suns

Although Bulls swingman Zach LaVine is in the midst of a career year, the two-time All-Star’s teammates feel he is getting short shrift from national media and fans, writes Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. “I don’t understand it,” guard Lonzo Ball said. “(He’s) definitely a top-three shooting guard in the NBA right now. I don’t understand why people talk down on him. He’s a … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: LaVine, Ball, Williams, Donovan

Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has revealed that guard Ayo Dosunmu will be back in action for the first time in weeks for a Wednesday tilt against the Hawks, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network (Twitter link). Per Johnson, Dosunmu will be playing under a minutes restriction, and will suit up for no more than 24-to-26 minutes of game action. Dosunmu hasn’t played since … [Read more...] about Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu Returning From Calf Injury Wednesday